Comments on: the shaving trap http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:42:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dean http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-46090 Dean Thu, 26 May 2011 12:20:54 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-46090 I have fallen into the shaving trap or perhaps a variant of it a mere two days ago. The reason for my shaving stems from a job interview I had approximately a year ago, I was seeing employment for the summer before my grad year and was rejected because I had 1) a beard 2) long hair 3) lip piercings. The rejections was based on aesthetics alone, seeing as it wouldn't really affect my working - it wasn't the type of job where hair could fall into food or anything. A year later, I have shaved, a mere few days ago, because I thought it would help me find employment and I really need money to pay for my apprenticeship. All of the other reasons typically revolved around the pressure of others (although, there were many, including the lady in my life, who liked my beard at that point.) Nearly immediately after, I regretted it nearly immediately after and felt completely emasculated, so one aspect of this post is urging those whom have beards, if they enjoy having it, to keep it. There are so may reasons to, but I am guessing if you're here, then you already know several of them. Another aspect of this is asking for some helpful advice on re-growing my beard. At this point, I have incredibly long hair, so will my beard now look awkward when grown; possibly out of proportion or should this work out alright? Any encouraging words or tips for re-growing beards? However, the main lesson to be learned from this story is never shave off your beard unless there is a solid reason that isn't based upon the pressures of others. I have fallen into the shaving trap or perhaps a variant of it a mere two days ago. The reason for my shaving stems from a job interview I had approximately a year ago, I was seeing employment for the summer before my grad year and was rejected because I had 1) a beard 2) long hair 3) lip piercings. The rejections was based on aesthetics alone, seeing as it wouldn’t really affect my working – it wasn’t the type of job where hair could fall into food or anything. A year later, I have shaved, a mere few days ago, because I thought it would help me find employment and I really need money to pay for my apprenticeship. All of the other reasons typically revolved around the pressure of others (although, there were many, including the lady in my life, who liked my beard at that point.) Nearly immediately after, I regretted it nearly immediately after and felt completely emasculated, so one aspect of this post is urging those whom have beards, if they enjoy having it, to keep it. There are so may reasons to, but I am guessing if you’re here, then you already know several of them.
Another aspect of this is asking for some helpful advice on re-growing my beard. At this point, I have incredibly long hair, so will my beard now look awkward when grown; possibly out of proportion or should this work out alright? Any encouraging words or tips for re-growing beards?
However, the main lesson to be learned from this story is never shave off your beard unless there is a solid reason that isn’t based upon the pressures of others.

]]> By: Norbert http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-41872 Norbert Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:30:19 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-41872 I have a little problems in my work too.Today's fashion with those metrosexual people that like to mock my beard they said that is an old fashion and looks dirty. BUT a lot of ladies begin to like it and this is good. I have a little problems in my work too.Today’s fashion with those metrosexual people that like to mock my beard they said that is an old fashion and looks dirty.
BUT a lot of ladies begin to like it and this is good.

]]> By: hamid alali http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-9673 hamid alali Mon, 04 May 2009 07:51:13 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-9673 hi i am a musim in dubai wishing to grow his beard but my school will not allow me what is the point of that in a musim country. hi i am a musim in dubai wishing to grow his beard but my school will not allow me what is the point of that in a musim country.

]]> By: Wes http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-9468 Wes Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:44:17 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-9468 Actually, Pete, many guys have the same type of facial hair as you, and instead of shaving they let it grow out. If the shaving is such a bother, then let it be. Over time it will thicken up and fill in. You mention that you live in a society that looks down on beards. I feel sorry for you on that point. What society is that? Actually, Pete, many guys have the same type of facial hair as you, and instead of shaving they let it grow out. If the shaving is such a bother, then let it be. Over time it will thicken up and fill in.

You mention that you live in a society that looks down on beards. I feel sorry for you on that point. What society is that?

]]> By: Pete http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-9466 Pete Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:58:31 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-9466 I have ugly facial hair. I would not grow a beard even if you paid me. Some guys can grow very neat and tidy looking stubble or beards, but for me it's a no-go area. I get beard growth all the way down to my adams apple, so shaving in the morning is a long and irritating process which yields less than satisfying results - But it's preferable to the ugly stubble that ensues after a 24 hour period. There are days I do not shave, however on those days I hate to be seen in public. It's made me very self conscious. I live in a society where beards (or even stubble) are considered a sign of lazyness and/or being tired (people will point out how tired you look). Because of this, I will not step outside without a shave. Geez, I envy guys who have little to no facial hair. They've no idea of the ordeal required to shave lengthly, coarse beards. I have ugly facial hair. I would not grow a beard even if you paid me. Some guys can grow very neat and tidy looking stubble or beards, but for me it’s a no-go area. I get beard growth all the way down to my adams apple, so shaving in the morning is a long and irritating process which yields less than satisfying results – But it’s preferable to the ugly stubble that ensues after a 24 hour period. There are days I do not shave, however on those days I hate to be seen in public. It’s made me very self conscious. I live in a society where beards (or even stubble) are considered a sign of lazyness and/or being tired (people will point out how tired you look). Because of this, I will not step outside without a shave. Geez, I envy guys who have little to no facial hair. They’ve no idea of the ordeal required to shave lengthly, coarse beards.

]]> By: Sean http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-9393 Sean Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:54:10 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-9393 I guess I was pretty lucky. Despite the fact that I went to a private high school, in Grade 11 when my beard started to grow out, I was never told to shave it. This, coupled with my laziness, lead to the awesome beard I sport today. I had to shave it once or twice due to working in the food industry, but I've always grown it back. Partially because I don't like shaving ( too much time and effort ), and partially because I think I look much better with my beard than without it. I guess I was pretty lucky. Despite the fact that I went to a private high school, in Grade 11 when my beard started to grow out, I was never told to shave it. This, coupled with my laziness, lead to the awesome beard I sport today.

I had to shave it once or twice due to working in the food industry, but I’ve always grown it back. Partially because I don’t like shaving ( too much time and effort ), and partially because I think I look much better with my beard than without it.

]]> By: Growing a Manly Beard | HisCast http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-9390 Growing a Manly Beard | HisCast Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:15:35 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-9390 [...] ahead. Break free from the shaving trap and grow a beard. If you are ready to step up to the challenge of growing a beard, it is time to [...] [...] ahead. Break free from the shaving trap and grow a beard. If you are ready to step up to the challenge of growing a beard, it is time to [...]

]]> By: Howto Grow a Beard | The Art of Manliness http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-9389 Howto Grow a Beard | The Art of Manliness Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:03:26 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-9389 [...] ahead. Break free from the shaving trap and grow a beard. If you are ready to step up to the challenge of growing a beard, it is time to [...] [...] ahead. Break free from the shaving trap and grow a beard. If you are ready to step up to the challenge of growing a beard, it is time to [...]

]]> By: Aldon http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-7771 Aldon Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:29:12 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-7771 Two things: 1. Beards in school and 2. Beards in the food industry Kellen D, Are you in the USA? Your school sounds like it's run by a group of Nazis. I was in Hi School in the late 60's to early 70's and I thought we had a strick dress code but they never made us shave peach fuzz in Jr Hi. My last year in Hi School they changed the "dress code" due to a law suit and "BANG" over night we had beards, long hair and hippie clothes. About beards in the work place: I worked in a hospital dietary department. Our manager asked for suggestions for revamping the department dress code. I suggested that people like myself that worked in the food "storeroom" where food was containerized should not have to wear beard-nets since there was no chance of exposing the food to facial hair. He agreed and the code was changed. I can see the need to "wear a net" when you are near open food because ... who wants to find a hair of any origion in their food ... especially finding it after you put it in your mouth. But, making you shave ... unacceptable!!! Two things:
1. Beards in school and
2. Beards in the food industry

Kellen D, Are you in the USA? Your school sounds like it’s run by a group of Nazis.

I was in Hi School in the late 60′s to early 70′s and I thought we had a strick dress code but they never made us shave peach fuzz in Jr Hi.

My last year in Hi School they changed the “dress code” due to a law suit and “BANG” over night we had beards, long hair and hippie clothes.

About beards in the work place:

I worked in a hospital dietary department. Our manager asked for suggestions for revamping the department dress code.

I suggested that people like myself that worked in the food “storeroom” where food was containerized should not have to wear beard-nets since there was no chance of exposing the food to facial hair.

He agreed and the code was changed.

I can see the need to “wear a net” when you are near open food because … who wants to find a hair of any origion in their food … especially finding it after you put it in your mouth.

But, making you shave … unacceptable!!!

]]> By: Steve (not Beardguy) http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/comment-page-1/#comment-7769 Steve (not Beardguy) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:00:18 +0000 http://blog.beards.org/2006/09/16/the-shaving-trap/#comment-7769 About beards and food service: I've seen bearded food-service workers wearing beard nets that loop around behind the ears. Some rules in the workplace are used to satisfy the need for the appearance of harmony. That basic, human need is not always bad. Nonetheless, an employer's control can feel uncomfortable sometimes. Then, a man can choose to be content for a time for good reasons, or he can choose to take risks to move toward a likely better situation. About beards and food service: I’ve seen bearded food-service workers wearing beard nets that loop around behind the ears.

Some rules in the workplace are used to satisfy the need for the appearance of harmony. That basic, human need is not always bad. Nonetheless, an employer’s control can feel uncomfortable sometimes. Then, a man can choose to be content for a time for good reasons, or he can choose to take risks to move toward a likely better situation.

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